Gising gising is a ground pork and green bean dish cooked in coconut milk. Shrimp paste (bagoong) is used to enhance the flavor. This version calls for chili to make it spicier. If you don’t like spicy foods, you can always omit this ingredient.
I’ve tried to get more information about the history of Gising gising, but I did not found anything – all I know is that this resembles the Bicol Express in terms of some ingredients and method of preparation. Do you any information about the roots of this dish? We will appreciate your inputs.
The saltiness of this particular recipe is just about right for me. If you are one of those people who enjoy saltier dishes, I recommend adding a little fish sauce (patis) to this dish. I once liked salty dishes, but tried to minimize my sodium chloride intake for health reasons. I enjoyed eating Gising gising with hot steamed rice. Try topping this over rice and have a cold glass of malunggay juice – perfect!
Try this Gising gising recipe and let me know what you think.
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Gising gising Recipe (Green bean with Pork in Coconut milk)
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans Baguio beans, chopped (about 3/4 inches)
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 1/2 tablespoons shrimp paste
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 medium onion minced
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3 pieces chili chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan
- Sauté garlic and onion
- Add pork. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until color turns medium brown
- Put-in ground black pepper, shrimp paste, and chili. Stir.
- Pour-in coconut milk. Let boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the green beans. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes while stirring gradually.
- Turn off heat. Serve with white rice.
- Share and enjoy!
edward lee says
thanks for posting the gising gising recipe. looks yummy ! i’ll try to make it.
also , i got curious of the cold malunggay juice you’ve mentioned. could you please share the recipe for this drink? thanks !
Vanjo Merano says
Edward -- thanks for the comment. The malunggay juice can be bought in powder form. The last time that I heard, it is available in the Philippines in a store called S&R.
marie says
first time i heard of this, but i’m gonna try this later..can’t wait! 🙂
Vanjo Merano says
Hi Marie -- it has been a while, but can you let us know how it went? Thanks for the comment.
Davie says
Splendid!! i know how to cook because of PANLASANG PINOY.!! thankyou!!… more power..!
Vanjo Merano says
The pleasure is mine, Davie. Knowing that my efforts were not wasted keeps me going. Thanks for the feedback.
Asia says
I added a bit of zest and added two or three more pieces of chili and a quick squeeze of lemon! It’s so good ????????????